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Frequently reported multiple myeloma symptoms and adverse events. Collapse of vertebral body, bone fracture, abdominal pain, petechiae/purpura, gastrointestinal bleeding, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, fever, febrile neutropenia, diarrhea, asthenia or tiredness, anorexia, dyspepsia, motor neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, syncope, states of confusion, mental status changes, cerebrovascular accident, rash, deep-vein thrombosis, hypotension, and renal failure were reported by <10 % of patients